Day 1 – Monday, November 5th
Venue: Pacific Room
| 10:00-10:30 | Welcome coffee and Accreditation of participants |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | VIP/Press Tour of Exhibition |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Media statements and Q&A |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Opening Ceremony
Speakers:
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
IIntroduction to Serbian Food Processing Industry (study)
The current situation in the Serbian food processing industry, its specifics, potentials, recent development.
Speaker: Aleksandar Pavlovic, CSS Chief of Party
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| 11:30 – 12:30 |
Opening Panel – Prospects of Serbian Food Processing Industry
Panel discussion on perspectives ahead of the region’s food processing industry – insights and potentials from the points of view of the Government, business associations, large brands and entrepreneurs.
Speakers:
Moderator: Tanja Veselinovic |
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12:30 – 13:30
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Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 |
Session: Global Trends & Opportunities for Serbian Food
Global food industry trends and best chances Serbia and the region have in the international market – a lecture from the experience of a senior food and drink expert from one of leading global consultants.
Speaker: Honorata Jarocka, Senior Food and Drink Analyst, Mintel Consulting
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| 14:30 – 15:30 |
Panel: Mobilizing capital for growing the food processing industry
A panel discussion dealing with the investment possibilities, chances and challenges of food startups, role and positions of the banks etc. by representatives of investors, food makers and financial services experts.
Speakers:
Moderator: Miloš Savić, Partner, WM Equity Partners
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Day 2 – Tuesday, November 6th
Venue: Pacific Room
| 09:00 – 9:30 | Morning coffee |
| 9:30 – 10:30 |
Session: Routes to Market – Packaging, Certification, Logistics, and Distribution
An expert’s take on key issues and steps on a food producer’s successful route to the market – from product packaging to distribution – by Managing Director of a UK based international food marketing agency.
Speaker: Simon Waring, Managing Director, Green Seeds Group, UK
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| 10:30 – 12:00 |
Case Study: The Buyer’s Viewpoint
What it takes for producers to have products on the shelves of the key regional chains? What are the expectations, policies, criteria and needs? Insights directly from different representative buyers.
Speakers:
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| 12:00 - 12:30 | Snacks and Coffee time |
| 12:30 - 13:00 |
Session: Tips from true taste experts - how to create a premium product and improve brand exposure Global trends: food pairing, taste certification, premium products, benefits of Superior Taste Award (iTQi) for Serbian producers - lecture by world famous food experts. Speakers: Alan Coxon, iTQi Jury Member, British Ambassador for Food, Drink and Tourism and celebrity chef and TV presenter & Ina Saltanava, Area Manager, International |
| 13:30 – 16.00 |
Case Study: Been there, done that
First-hand experience of food making success in the region: from the speakers who effectively overcame challenges of starting a business in the industry, entering markets and growth.
Speakers:
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| 16:00 | Closing ceremony |
Bilateral Talks
- Participants101
- Meetings Requested333
- Meetings Accepted137
Participants
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Belgium 1 -
Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 -
Czech Republic 1 -
France 1 -
Germany 1 -
Iraq 1 -
Israel 2 -
Lebanon 1 -
Norway 1 -
Serbia 87 -
Switzerland 1 -
USA 2 - Total of Participants101
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